Unless we’re locked away in a torture chamber, I think it’s safe to say that emotional pain and disappointment is the worse type of pain that we will ever endure in this lifetime. The feeling, especially when you allow yourself to be vulnerable, can be downright paralyzing. It’s as if you are never the same again […]
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Learn to appreciate difference
We live in a world that constantly reinforces the notion that too much difference is bad. Yes, there are a select few who admire those that stand out from the rest, but in the grand scheme of things, difference is frowned upon. Those in positions of power have literally gone and continue to go to […]
Ask Shan Tell’em: To Seek Or Not To Seek?
Dear Shan Tell’em, I’ve heard a lot that when you’re not looking is when it will happen, you’ll find someone. But if a year or so of living life goes by and nothing happens then what? At the same time actively seeking a partner has been quite the train wreck for me, but even […]
Change or Die
Whether you go along with it or not, change is a part of life. Along with time and death, it is the only thing that is certain. Rarely do you ever control or expect it. While we know that it is bound to come, many of us refuse to acknowledge it. In fact, […]
How To Be Your Own Team
A lot of people, especially those close to you, will gladly share their opinions on what you need to do to improve your relationship (status). Ultimately, it’s just the two of you in the mix who will be affected. So it’s very important to know when to listen to outside suggestions and to simply […]